PHY429 Solid State Physics
Crystals: Binding, symmetries, diffraction, reciprocal lattice, defects. Lattice dynamics: Phonons, modes, specific heat, thermal conduction. Metals: Free electron theory, band theory,superconductivity. Semiconductors: Fermi-Dirac Statistics, transport, band shapes, p-n junction, electronic devices.
Credits
- 3
Attributes
- Liberal Arts
Restrictions
- Must be enrolled in the following level: Undergraduate
- May not be enrolled in the following class: Freshman
Prerequisites
- (PHY308 or 75308)
